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Senate roll call 109 · 72nd Congress · May 18, 1932

To amend H.R. 10236, by taxing malt at $1.10 per bushel, provided that on malt sold for bakers use, or malted milk, medicinal products, cereals, foods, etc., a

On May 18, 1932, the Senate voted 7–68 (HR 10236). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–38, Democrats 5–32. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 72nd Congress (1931–1932), Herbert Hoover was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
7
No
68
Did not vote
25
Date
May 18, 1932

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 32 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 38 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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